Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◄ has the Unicode code point U+25C4. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+25C4 to binary:
00100101 11000100. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10010111 10000100
BLACK LEFT-POINTING POINTER·U+25C4
◄
Character Information
Code Point
U+25C4
HEX
25C4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 84 | 11100010 10010111 10000100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 C4 | 00100101 11000100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C4 25 | 11000100 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 C4 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11000100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C4 25 00 00 | 11000100 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◄
URI Encoded
%E2%97%84
Description
The Unicode character U+25C4, known as the Black Left-Pointing Pointer, is a typographical symbol that serves as a navigational tool in digital text. It is commonly used to direct attention or indicate the starting point of an area in various forms of media, such as web pages, documents, and applications. This character helps users quickly locate specific sections or items by providing clear visual cues. In some cases, it may be employed to denote an error or a missing element requiring user action. The Black Left-Pointing Pointer holds no cultural or linguistic significance but is a universally understood symbol in the realm of technology and user interfaces. Its primary purpose remains to enhance usability and guide users through digital content effectively.
How to type the ◄ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9668 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.